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Pendant for a Chain

Unknown2nd–1st century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Pendants in the form of a "Kohl tubes" with cuffs of raised gold sheet. Decorated in the same fashion as 81.AN.92.7

Details

  • Title: Pendant for a Chain
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 2nd–1st century B.C.
  • Location Created: Iran (?)
  • Physical Dimensions: 6.5 × 2.2 cm (2 9/16 × 7/8 in.)
  • Type: Pendant
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Agate, dark stone, rock crystal and gold
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 81.AN.92.8
  • Culture: Near Eastern (Parthian)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry

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